Team Royal

06/03/2026

Royal recently sponsored and attended the ASCE Louisiana Section Spring Conference in Lafayette and ASCE Louisiana's Legislative Infrastructure Drive-In at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. We are proud to support the American Society of Civil Engineers and our industry partners while connecting with professionals who are helping shape Louisiana's future. We're especially proud that Royal's Katherine Foreman Castille, P.E., serves as President of ASCE Louisiana.

06/02/2026

is proud to support CPRA in developing Draft Phase 2 Restoration Plan #8.1, available for public review and comment through June 17, 2026. See below to learn more including ways you can share your feedback on these important restoration efforts.

Exciting News for Louisiana’s Coast! 🌊📣

The Deepwater Horizon Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group is proposing two major restoration projects to help restore wetlands, coastal, and nearshore habitats injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill: the East Orleans Landbridge Restoration Project and the Raccoon Island Restoration Project.

These projects are included in the Draft Phase 2 Restoration Plan #8.1, which is now available for public review and comment through June 17, 2026.

The East Orleans Landbridge Restoration Project would create and restore approximately 1,320 acres of marsh habitat and construct nearly 15,000 linear feet of shoreline protection using sediment dredged from Lake St. Catherine. The preferred alternative is estimated to cost approximately $101.2 million.

The Raccoon Island Restoration Project would create and restore beach, dune, tidal, and marsh habitats through sand fill placement and shoreline protection. The preferred alternative would restore approximately 102 acres of beach and dune habitat and 308 acres of marsh habitat, including critical bird-nesting areas, at an estimated cost of $145.5 million.

The Trustees will also host a public webinar on Monday, June 8, 2026, at noon CT to present the draft plan and receive public comments. Community members are encouraged to participate and share feedback as these important restoration efforts move forward.

Learn more about the draft plan and how to submit comments here: https://coastal.la.gov/news/louisiana-trustees-release-phase-2-draft-restoration-plan-for-east-orleans-landbridge-restoration-project-and-raccoon-island-restoration-project/

05/29/2026

Join us in celebrating our employees who reached work anniversary milestones this May!

Thank you for your continued dedication, hard work, and the impact you make every day. 👏

05/28/2026

Celebrating a huge milestone, 5 years of dedication, growth, and impact!

Austin has been instrumental to Royal over the past 5 years, making a lasting difference.

05/26/2026

Project Spotlight: White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WLWCA) Master Plan🌊🦆

Spanning 72,000 acres of freshwater marsh and agricultural land in Vermilion Parish, the WLWCA provides critical wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities while serving as a leading model for wetlands conservation in Louisiana.

In partnership with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Royal led the development of a forward-looking plan through a 12-month planning process. The plan focused on coastal restoration, facility revitalization, revenue generation, and long-term partnerships to address ongoing challenges including shoreline erosion, subsidence, and aging infrastructure. The strategies outlined in the plan also support the area's farmers impacted by flooding and help improve waterfowl populations for hunters across the region.

Royal assembled a multidisciplinary team with expertise in coastal planning and science, civil and coastal engineering, and architecture to develop the plan. Royal also worked closely with LDWF and CPRA to leverage their expertise in waterfowl management and coastal restoration. With the WLWCA Master Plan now complete, Royal’s engineers are actively advancing the identified coastal restoration projects.

The final plan can be viewed here: https://loom.ly/20ifCdQ

05/22/2026

Celebrating 5 incredible years of hard work, commitment, and growth!

Alexis' dedication and contributions have made a meaningful impact on throughout the years. We’re grateful to have her with us.

05/20/2026

At Royal, we know the best things are built through collaboration, whether it’s delivering meaningful projects or getting together for our annual crawfish boil. Our varied skillsets, unique backgrounds, and shared commitment to excellence are what make both our work and connections strong. 🦞

05/18/2026

Recently, members of spent time volunteering in the community garden at Eden Centers for Hope and Healing, an organization that provides long-term housing and recovery services for survivors of human trafficking. 🏡🌱

Over the past several years, Royal has proudly partnered with Eden House through volunteer efforts, home improvement projects, and continued support of their mission to create safe, welcoming spaces for residents. From garden work to home repairs and community events, we are grateful for the opportunity to support the important work they do across our community.

To learn more about Eden House and how to get involved, visit https://eden-centers.org/.

05/13/2026

🛜 Building stronger connections across Louisiana this Infrastructure Week!

Royal is proud to support ConnectLA and GUMBO 2.0 efforts to expand broadband access across rural communities statewide. Over the past several months, our team has participated in roundtable meetings with permitting officials, local administrators, and infrastructure stakeholders in 43 parishes ahead of construction activities.

As Louisiana prepares to implement $1.36 billion in BEAD funding, Royal continues providing permitting assistance and field support alongside Hunt Guillot & Associates LLC (HGA) to help advance broadband deployment across all 64 parishes.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Austin Lipari, PE, who has officially earned his Professional Engineer licensure in the state of Louisiana! 🎉

Austin, who joined our team in 2022, has demonstrated strong dedication, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in his work. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and excited for all that’s ahead in his engineering career.